Text: Galatians 1:6-10
Jeopardizes Our Salvation (v. 6; Romans 1:16)
Regardless of Preacher (v. 8; Matthew 7:15)
Condemnation for Preaching a Different Gospel (v. 8-9; 1 Peter 4:11)
What Other Gospels?

Judaizers – failed to distinguish between the covenants (Colossians 2:14)
Gnostics – taught a different Jesus (Colossians 2:9) and that sin was not a problem (Jude 4)
Catholics – believe in [...]

Text: Romans 14
What We Must Understand As We Begin:

Controversy: Does Romans 14 allow ongoing fellowship with those in sin/error?
We can understand this (Ephesians 3:4)
Scripture does not contradict itself (John 10:35)

What Does This Chapter Teach & What Does It Not Teach?

Don’t judge others’ opinions by your opinions. NOT: Don’t judge. (v. 1-6)
God will judge all. NOT: God [...]

Text: John 10:11
What Makes Jesus the Good Shepherd?

He calls His own sheep by name (John 10:3)
He goes ahead of them (John 10:4)
He provides an abundant life (John 10:10)
He lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11)
No one can take His sheep away (John 10:28

Dangers that We Face

Thieves (John 10:1,8) – Those who want the [...]

Text: Acts 18:19-19:41
Interest in the Gospel (Acts 18:20; 19:10)
Recognition of the Need for a Savior – John’s disciples, waiting for the Savior (Acts 19:1)
Honest Hearers – Willing to change when presented with the truth (Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-7)
Committed Disciples – Continued with Paul despite the opposition (Acts 19:9)
Reasoned Preaching – Paul appealed to people’s reason from [...]

Misunderstanding Grace Leads to Error

More sin leads to more grace (Romans 6:1-2)
Grace is a license to sin (Jude 4)
With the grace-unity movement, grace is the basis for unity

What is Grace?

God’s gift of salvation (Ephesians 2:8)
The gospel is the message of God’s grace (Acts 20:24)
Grace is not without works (Ephesians 2:9-10)

What is the Basis for Unity?

Not [...]

What Makes Us Brethren?

By faith we have been baptized into Christ (Acts 2:37-38; Galatians 3:26-29; 1 Corinthians 12:13)
What if one does this but joins an institutional church or a denomination? Still a brother
What if one doesn’t do this, but is religious and claims belief in God/Jesus? Not a brother

Be Mindful of These Types of Brethren:

Weak [...]